What is social justice? For Friedrich Hayek; it was a mirage—a meaningless; ideological; incoherent; vacuous cliché. He believed the term should be avoided; abandoned; and allowed to die a natural death. For its proponents; social justice is a catchall term that can be used to justify any progressive-sounding government program. It endures because it venerates its champions and brands its opponents as supporters of social injustice; and thus as enemies of humankind. As an ideological marker; social justice always works best when it is not too sharply defined. In Social Justice Isn’t What You Think It Is; Michael Novak and Paul Adams seek to clarify the true meaning of social justice and to rescue it from its ideological captors. In examining figures ranging from Antonio Rosmini; Abraham Lincoln; and Hayek; to Popes Leo XIII; John Paul II; and Francis; the authors reveal that social justice is not a synonym for “progressive†government as we have come to believe. Rather; it is a virtue rooted in Catholic social teaching and developed as an alternative to the unchecked power of the state. Almost all social workers see themselves as progressives; not conservatives. Yet many of their “best practices†aim to empower families and local communities. They stress not individual or state; but the vast social space between them. Left and right surprisingly meet. In this surprising reintroduction of its original intention; social justice represents an immensely powerful virtue for nurturing personal responsibility and building the human communities that can counter the widespread surrender to an ever-growing state.
#107623 in Books 2010-01-11Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 6.14 x .50 x 4.34l; .52 #File Name: 1591932378252 pages
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40 of 40 people found the following review helpful. Great field guide reference manualBy DesertArtistThis little book is big in content. What I like the best about this book are the beautiful photographs showing the rocks as they would appear in nature not as highly groomed rock shop specimines like my other rock books do. It was easy to identify all the common to unique rocks minerals that I have found in Arizona. Also; I have identified many rocks minerals that I have collected in Nevada which were described as excellent examples.The binding is stitched and is easy to search through. There are around 200 colorful images with a variety of methods descriptions to help you identify about any rock you will find while out exploring the desert. Beside each of the descriptive photographs is a page simply defining common traits; colors; hardness/streak; general size; type of landscape where that rock is found how common or rare it is to find. Also noted are any unique descriptions; specific locations to look for certain rocks along with a small graphic of Arizona indicating occurrences of that rock or mineral. A helpful glossary; index biblography with recommended reading suggestions was an appreciated inclusion too. This book will always go in my pack when I head out on desert excursions.7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. I have to say that this book is one of the VERY BEST on the subjectBy RHAs a life-long rockhound; I have to say that this book is one of the VERY BEST on the subject. It is clearly written and easy to understand for both the novice and the expert alike. The photos are second to none! This book will help you to EASILY identify most rocks and minerals that you find in the field; and it is the perfect size to take into the field; which can't be said of many books out there. If you want to collect rocks; gems; and minerals this book is a MUST have!12 of 12 people found the following review helpful. Arizona Rocks and MineralsBy Shade Tree CookThis is an excellent little book. Excellent photo examples and well written text. Yhis is not a book shelf book. It is sized to be carried in the field; which is the main reason I purchased it. It shows; generally; where the minerals occur within the state. Worth the price.
